East Goshen Township Launches Curbside Composting Pilot Program to Reduce Food Waste
East Goshen Township in Pennsylvania initiated a five-month curbside composting pilot program in August to offer residents an accessible and affordable method for food waste disposal. The program, developed by the Township's Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Council (ESAC), provides participating households with a five-gallon bucket for food scrap collection every other week, handled by a local compost hauler, Back to Earth Compost Crew. The Township covers half the monthly cost, with participating households paying $10. This initiative followed a community interest survey, which indicated a willingness among residents to pay $10 per month for the service, though interest significantly decreased at $20. An educational class was also provided, leading some residents to adopt home composting while others joined the pilot. Currently, 41 households are participating, and feedback has been positive, with residents reporting ease of use, lack of odor, and a reduction in household trash. The hauler estima...
